菜籽饼的营养和毒性(续)

四、菜籽饼对甲状腺的毒性菜籽饼中含有致甲状腺肿因子。试验表明,菜籽饼中的绝大部分(如果不是全部的话)皆可产生对甲状腺有毒的产物,尽管各自的作用方式可能不一样。(口恶)唑烷硫酮、各种异硫氰酸盐、硫氰酸盐和某些睛类物质能够降低甲状腺对碘的摄取、碘化反应和 T_3:     

Turbulence and change--the veterinary profession in a competitive environment

This paper examines the views of members of the veterinary profession towards the change in orientation of professional practice that is occurring. It contrasts the values of veterinarians with those of doctors, dentists, lawyers and accountants. Particular attention is given to the areas of business efficiency, competition and advertising. Data was derived from self-completion questionnaires containing 40 Likert scales which were mailed to 300 members of each of the five professions.     

Phalangeal and navicular bone hypoplasia and hoof malformation in the hind limbs of a foal

Anatomical anomalies in the hind feet of a seven month old Appaloosa foal were identified and investigated through the use of gross anatomical dissection, radiography and angiography. Abnormalities were restricted to the distal aspect of both hind legs, the right hind leg being more severely affected. Anatomically the right foot resembled that of an equine fetus of approximately 120 days gestational age. Disruption of vascular perfusion to hoof structures was evident in both hind legs and was related to areas of abnormal bone conformation as well as to areas of abnormal ossification and calcification. Phalangeal and navicular bone hypoplasia were apparent as were soft tissue and joint anomalies. Although the etiology of the defects identified remains obscure, several theories are suggested, namely heritability, acquired defects and the possible teratogenic effects of clenbuterol.     

Eosinophilic papulocrustous dermatitis (miliary dermatitis) and eosinophilic inflammatory bowel disease in two cats

Two cats with chronic eosinophilic skin disease were investigated. The clinical investigation of the skin disease in one cat was limited and inflammatory bowel disease was diagnosed post mortem. A history of weight loss and a palpably thickened bowel in the second cat suggested concurrent gastrointestinal disease. Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease was confirmed on biopsy. Treatment with azathioprine and methylprednisolone acetate resolved the signs of gastrointestinal disease, the pruritus and 95% of the skin lesions. The concurrence of eosinophilic papulocrustous dermatitis and eosinophilic bowel disease raises the possibility of their being linked bv a common aetiology or pathophysiology.     

Pharyngeal neuromuscular dysfunction associated with bilateral guttural pouch tympany in a foal

A 2-month-old warmblood filly was presented for a 1-week history of a large, nonpainful, fluctuant swelling of the parotid and laryngeal area. Bilateral guttural pouch tympany was diagnosed. Surgical correction resolved the guttural pouch tympany; however, postoperative pharyngeal neuromuscular dysfunction developed.     

Treatment of a metallic foreign body in the cranial cervical region of a horse

Ingestion of foreign bodies is uncommon in horses when compared with indiscriminate grazers such as cattle. This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a cervical abscess in a Thoroughbred racehorse thought to be associated with ingestion of wire. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examination provided a diagnosis, and conservative treatment of the lesion with antimicrobials initially allowed the lesion to localise closer to the skin for safer surgical exploration. Intra-operative ultrasonographic imaging facilitated surgical access, removal of the foreign body, and drainage. While surgical treatment is usually necessary to resolve an abscess, initially conservative therapy may help to improve the prognosis by simplifying surgical access and reducing the risk of surgical complications.     

造纸污泥在农田和育苗栽培上的利用

近１０年来，在加拿大安大略省的尼亚加拉地区进行了有关造纸污泥在农业方面利用的研究。这种污泥在成分上基本不含化学污染物质，且矿物营养含量较低，因此起初被用作有机土壤改良剂，而不作肥料。温室、盆栽与大田试验的结果表明，该污泥能促进园艺植物和农田作物的生长，增加产量，显示了其用作机土壤改良剂及对土壤的良好作用。某些污泥中含氮量不足或偏少可以通过向土壤或污泥中投加氮肥加以解决。从大田地块试验的结果来看，推